繋ぎ

Reading

Kana: つなぎ

Romaji: tsunagi

Definition

noun

1

stopgap measure; filler (i.e. time, space); patch

(Computer terminology)

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

繋

Readings: ケイ、 つな.ぐ、 かか.る、 か.ける

Meanings: tie, fasten, chain, tether, connect

Example Sentences

すぐにおつなぎします。

➥I'll put your call through in a minute.

彼(かれ)のつなぎ服(ふく)はペンキのしみだらけだった。

➥His overall was covered with paint-stains.

少々(しょうしょう)お待(ま)ち下(くだ)さい、おつなぎ致(いた)します。

➥Hang on. I'll transfer you.